Classically, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were largely thought to be relatively inert
structural components of brain, largely important for the formation of cellular membranes …

Omega-(n)-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are major components of neuronal membranes and have …

Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have profound effects on brain development
and function. Abnormalities of PUFA status have been implicated in neuropsychiatric …

Psychiatric disorders like mood disorders, schizophrenia, or drug addiction affect a sizeable
proportion of the human population and severely compromise quality of life. Therefore …

Background & Objective: A number of neuropsychiatric disorders, including Parkinson's
disease, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and, to some extent …

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have received considerable attention in the field of
mental health, in particular regarding the treatment of depression. This review presents an …

The increasing life expectancy in the populations of rich countries raises the pressing
question of how the elderly can maintain their cognitive function. Cognitive decline is …

Prevalence of obesity in the general population has increased in the past 15 years from 15%
to 35%. With increasing obesity, the coincident medical and social consequences are …

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe, chronic affective disorder, associated with significant
disability, morbidity and premature mortality. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is important for brain function, however, the exact amount
required for the brain is not agreed upon. While it is believed that the synthesis rate of DHA …